Dimension Parameters
3-D Dimensioning + Text > Tools > Dimension
The layout of a dimensioning table can be customized down to the smallest detail.
Clicking the icon activates the Set parameters for new general dimension function.
Clicking opens the Dimension parameters menu. The following functions are available:
Active drawing | |
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Settings for parametric dimensions of the active drawing. Selecting the function opens the Parametric dimensions dialogue window. |
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Settings for HiCAD Constraint Manager Dimensions (see also Parametrics), active drawing. Selecting the function opens the Parametric dimensions dialogue window. |
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Same as reference dimension Adopts the settings from an existing dimension as the new default setting for the active drawing. Identify the dimension you want to use as the new default setting. |
Manage | |
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Loads a parameter file and adopts its settings as the new default setting. |
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Saves the current settings of the function under Active drawing for a later re-use. |
Parameters | |
Changes the parameters of existing dimensions. |
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Assigns the parameters of a selected dimension, the so-called "reference dimension", to an existing dimension. |
Please note:
- The ISD default settings are defined in the Configuration Editor (ISDConfigEditor.exe), at ... > Drawing > Annotations > Dimensioning, 3-D > Interactive dimensions.
- The settings specified under Active drawing apply to the current HiCAD session, as long as you specify any different settings. If you want to use the settings permanently, save the settings with theSave parameters function for a later re-use. The parameters will be directly saved to the Configuration Editor.